Edge binding for linoleum and the like.



A. J. SOHROETER.

EDGE BINDING FOR LINOLEUM AND THE LIKE.

APPLICATION FILED JUNE 26, 1914.

Patented Feb. 9, 1915.

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ALBERT J, SCI-IROETER, OF CLEVELAND, OHIO.

EDGE BINDING 130R LINOLEUM AND THE LIKE.

Application filed June 26, 191a.

T all whom it may concern lie it known that I, ALBERT J. SOI-IROETER,

a citizen of the United States, residing at Cleveland, in the county ofCuyahoga and State of Ohio, have invented a certain new and usefulImprovement in Edge Binding for Linoleum and the like, of which thefollowing is a full, clear, and exact description.

This invention relates to edge binding for linoleum or other floorcovering, and has for its object the provision of an edge bind ing whichwill securely hold the floor covering in place and will protect the edgeof the same, and at the same time will effectively exclude moisture andlikewise admit of a truck being run over the edge binding withoutmaterial shock or danger of injury thereto.

My invention may be briefly summarized as consisting in certain noveldetails of construction and combinations and arrangements of parts whichwill be described in the specification and set forth in the appendedclaims.

ln the accompanying sheet of drawings wherein I have shown the preferredembodiment of my invention, Figure 1 is a perspective view of a portionof linoleum or other floor covering equipped with my improved edgebinding, portions of which are broken away; Fig. 2 is a sectional viewsubstantially along the line 22 of Fig. 1.

in the drawings 10 is a portion of the floor on which is laid linoleumor other floor covering 11. My invention is of particular utility as anedge binding for linoleum, especially of the thicker kinds having amarginal edge of considerable height which is easily broken or kickedloose or loosened by trucks.

The edge binding which will extend entirely around the margin of thelinoleum or floor covering 11 comprises a strip 12 of metal, such asbrass, having a horizontal or flat marginal portion 12 which rests uponthe floor 10, a second horizontal or flat marginal portion 12*, whichoverlaps and rests on the edge of the floor covering 11, and anintermediate inclined portion 12 which is inclined upwardly with asuitable gradual taper from the lower marginal portion 12" to the uppermarginal portion 12 The marginal portions are secured to the floor andto the linoleum by tacks 13. The edge binding also includes a filler 14,con- Specification of Letters Patent.

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sisting preferably of a triangular-shaped strip of wood which fills thespace beneath the inclined portion 12 of the metal strip, and has itsbase or edge portion clamped securely against the edge of the floorcovering 11, as shown particularly in Fig. 2. This filler 141 performsthe dual functions of sustaining or supporting the portion 12 of thestrip, and it also acts as an absorbent for moisture and prevents thelatter getting under the edge of the floor covering 11. This is ofconsiderable importance to linoleum which rots or rapidly deteriorates,as is well known, if moisture is permitted to get beneath the same.While I have mentioned wood as the material of which the filler is made,I do not wish to be confined to the same, as some other suitablematerial may be employed.

The upper edge 12 of the strip 12 is preferably beveled, as shown inFig. 2, and the edge may be curved or bent downwardly slightly, so thatwhen the strip is tacked in place said edge will bite into the marginalportion of the linoleum. This assists in preventing moisture passingbeneath the metal strip.

It will be seen that while I propose to extend the edge binding entirelyaround the floor covering, it is of special utility between. doorways orat other points traversed by persons, or trucks, for the edge of thefloor covering is exceedingly well protected against breakage or wear byshoes or truck wheels, the inclined part of the metal strip permittingthe truck wheels to run either up or down the edge binding without shockor injury to the same, the filler amply supporting the inclined part ofthe strip, and in addition serving to absorb moisture and to prevent thelatter from getting under the floor covering. The edge binding thereforeincreases the life of the floor covering by protecting it at pointswhere without the edge binding it would be worn or broken, and at thesame time it prevents deterioration by excluding moisture beneath thefloor covering.

Having thus described my invention, what I claim is 1. An edge bindingfor linoleum or other floor covering, comprising a metal strip havingmarginal portions engaging the floor and floor covering respectively, anintermediate inclined part extending from the lower marginal portion tothe upper marginal portion, and a filler beneath the inclined portion.

2. An edge binding for linoleum or other floor covering, comprising ametal strip having marginal portions engaging the floor and linoleumrespectively and secured thereto, an inclined portion extending upwardlyfrom the lower to the upper marginal portion, and a filler of absorbentmaterial beneath said inclined portion of the strip, said 10 fillerhaving its edge engaging the edge of the floor covering.

In testimony whereof, I hereunto aflix my signature in the presence oftwo witnesses ALBERT J. SGHROETER. Witnesses:

A. F. KWIS, E. B. GILOHRIsT.

Copies of this patent may be obtained for five cents each, by addressingthe Commissioner of Patents, Washington, D. G.

